mobilize (C1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈmoʊbɪlaɪz/
Definition
To organize and prepare armed forces or other resources for active service or a specific purpose.
Examples
The country began to mobilize its troops along the border.
We need to mobilize public opinion to support the new policy.
The company mobilized its marketing team to launch the new product.
How to Use mobilize
- mobilize for (prepositional phrase)
- To prepare for a specific event or purpose. — "The nation had to mobilize for war."
- mobilize against (prepositional phrase)
- To organize and prepare to oppose something or someone. — "Citizens mobilized against the proposed development."
- mobilize resources (collocation)
- To gather and prepare assets for use. — "We must mobilize all our resources to meet the deadline."
- mobilize troops (collocation)
- To assemble and prepare military forces. — "The army mobilized troops for the offensive."
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